India's retail inflation rises to 2.07% in August

A man carries fruits inside a wholesale market in Mumbai, India, 19 March, 2025
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India's retail inflation (INCPIY=ECI) rose to 2.07% in August as food prices edged up, although it remained within the central bank's tolerance range for the tenth consecutive month.

Food prices in August decreased by 0.69%, compared to a decline of 1.76% in July, while vegetable prices dropped by 15.92%, a smaller decrease than the 20.69% fall in the previous month.

Food prices are projected to rise due to above-average rainfall in August, with similar weather conditions expected in September, which could harm India's summer-sown crops, including rice, cotton, soybean, and pulses.

Tax reductions announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on food and numerous consumer items are expected to help lower inflation in the coming months.

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